Grants for Nonprofits

The Ottawa County Community Foundation awards grants to local nonprofit organizations each year to meet the needs of the community. Funding for these grants comes from the earnings from several unrestricted funds including the Armburster Fund, Akins Fund, OCCF Fund, Peterson-Blackburn Fund, Rhiel Fund, Rofkar Fund, Stensen Memorial Fund, Schiller Dyslexia Fund, Thierwechter Fund and Johnson Fund. Nonprofit organizations in Ottawa County or serving Ottawa County are invited to submit grant request applications to address current and emerging needs in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, safe and positive living environments, natural resources and the arts. The Foundation serves to provide for the enrichment of the quality of life in the Ottawa County community.

2018 Grants Awarded

Area projects received a total of $47,338 in grants

P.C. Lighthouse Conservancy Electrical plan for the new boathouse at the P.C. Lighthouse Salvation Army Scholarships for a camping experience for at risk childrenStein Hospice Supplies for support groups and Camp Good Grief Oak Harbor Log Cabin Assn. Log Cabin Summer Concert Series United Way in O.C. Summer Lunch and Fun, Food Bag ProgramSt. John Lutheran Church Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)Ottawa County Museum Archival storage boxesMusical Art Series in P.C. Provide live classical music to 6 senior communitiesO.C. Riverview Industries, Inc. Chromebooks for staff for service documentationHarris Elmore Fire Department Water rescue gear O.H. Development Group Shade structure at Veterans ParkLight House Sober Living Sober living activities with healthy living peer groupsPathway Inclusion Center Childcare equipmentFriends of P.C. Parks Sidewalk from Flagship Play Place to restrooms Church of Truth Ministries Gas for truck & trailer rental for trips to Toledo food bank Oak House Field trip for participants to Greater Cleveland AquariumGenoa Garden Club Two Forever Benches for Genoa Town Hall and downtownPlaymakers Civic Theater New microphone packsCatawba Island Historical Society Desktop all-in-one computer and printerComeUnity Cafe --Bistro 163 Support the monthly free meal programErie Islands Library (Ida Rupp) Create a "Walk and Read” nature trail on Put-in-BayTerra College Foundation Special speakers for Kids College programP.C. Schools—Bataan Elementary Create a Maker's Space to support STEM activitiesSt. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry Gift cards for perishable dairy productsGenoa Academic Committee Drone racing pilot programBlack Swamp Bird Observatory Wetland Investigation Network (WIN) for studentsOttawa County Project Lifesaver Four transmitter kits for individuals at risk of wanderingOttawa Co. Family Advocacy Ctr. Laptop computer for Grandparent Advocate programOttawa Co. Family Advocacy Ctr. Ticket for Success independent skills lab for at-risk teensOttawa Co. Family Advocacy Ctr. School spirit t-shirts for TNT mentors and menteesFirelands Presbyterian Church Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep program - beds for childrenRiders Unlimited Materials to add sensory and relaxation activities